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Abstract

EFFECT OF MATERNAL EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND FAMILY SIZE ON NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF CHILDREN

Dr. Muhammad Shafqat*, Dr. Iqra Tahir and Dr. Hafiza Madiha Ahmad

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the impact of maternal education, employment, and family size on nutritional status of children. Methods: It was case control study conducted at OPD of children Hospital Lahore, from September 2015 to April 2017. Total 340 children (170 cases and 170 controls) with age range of six months to five years along with their mothers were included. Anthropometric measurements were plotted against WHO growth Charts. 170 wasted (
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